Originally posted by NCommand:
The ignorance in this thread is awesome!

I'm not sure if you're referring to my last post or not, but all I'm saying is that a little optimism never hurt anyone. We don't really know. He could surprise everyone and be a natural. I wouldn't bet on it, but I'm not going to pretend I know what's going to happen.

Originally posted by NCommand:
The ignorance in this thread is awesome!

I'm not sure if you're referring to my last post or not, but all I'm saying is that a little optimism never hurt anyone. We don't really know. He could surprise everyone and be a natural. I wouldn't bet on it, but I'm not going to pretend I know what's going to happen.

nothing wrong with being optimistic, but with a guy like this i'm not even at the point where i would list him on the depth chart of possible contributers. if he makes a few plays in the preseason or whatever then we can begin to have that conversation. but as of now its just a feel good story.

Originally posted by crabman82:
nothing wrong with being optimistic, but with a guy like this i'm not even at the point where i would list him on the depth chart of possible contributers. if he makes a few plays in the preseason or whatever then we can begin to have that conversation. but as of now its just a feel good story.

I agree with that. Like I said, at this point, I wouldn't bet on anything. It's just that the guy is such a mutant.

Originally posted by crabman82:
nothing wrong with being optimistic, but with a guy like this i'm not even at the point where i would list him on the depth chart of possible contributers. if he makes a few plays in the preseason or whatever then we can begin to have that conversation. but as of now its just a feel good story.

I agree with that. Like I said, at this point, I wouldn't bet on anything. It's just that the guy is such a mutant.

Quite the opposite. I'm on the optimistic but realistic side. What is encouraging is that he's playing just the DE positon in a 3-4 which is about as basic as it gets: bull rush, contain edge while pushing up field, watch for screens, slants, line up wide or inside based on the call, slant in and hold/occupy two OL to free Aldon, some pass rush, etc. He's had an entire year to understudy under THE best 3-4 end in the game (minus a couple others) in our system and the fact that Tomsula has personally devoted extra time to train him? The dude wants to be like Justin/Ray and he's even picking up on that "switch" that turns on on game days.

As to the "injury," it was just a way to keep him on the team and a free year to understudy for minimal $.

Originally posted by crabman82:
nothing wrong with being optimistic, but with a guy like this i'm not even at the point where i would list him on the depth chart of possible contributers. if he makes a few plays in the preseason or whatever then we can begin to have that conversation. but as of now its just a feel good story.

I agree with that. Like I said, at this point, I wouldn't bet on anything. It's just that the guy is such a mutant.

its a nice story and he works hard. that is about all i take out of him

Originally posted by crabman82:
nothing wrong with being optimistic, but with a guy like this i'm not even at the point where i would list him on the depth chart of possible contributers. if he makes a few plays in the preseason or whatever then we can begin to have that conversation. but as of now its just a feel good story.

I agree with that. Like I said, at this point, I wouldn't bet on anything. It's just that the guy is such a mutant.

its a nice story and he works hard. that is about all i take out of him

yeah honestly i hope he makes it, it would be a nice story. its just a tough sell for me right now. theres guys who've worked hard, wanted it and what not and just didnt stick in the league, and those are guys with high school and college experience.

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